Trinity Laban presents one of three masterclasses with the wonderful Basque Spanish classical pianist Joaquín Achúcarro. These exclusive masterclasses were filmed on the 5th March 2020 at Blackheath Halls in Greenwich, England.
"The Scarbo is a Waltz" WOW!! Now I can finally understand what's going on. It's not about showing off your crazy speed. It's about articulation and joy.
I don't know what's more amazing. The generosity and positivity of the teacher or the adaptiveness of the student. I can't imagine being able to play a piece as difficult as this let alone change my habits on the fly. Bravo to both.
Achucarro closes his eyes here at 16:50. This smile at 19:55 speaks volumes. It really looks like he is just enjoying Fountos' playing. You know you've made it when a world-class pianist calls your playing beautiful and is very much enjoying your interpretation. Congratulations, Christos Fountos! This masterclass is invaluable.
